EBONY – A1125151

EBONY – A1125151

FEMALE, BLACK, PEKINGESE MIX, 10 yrs
OWNER SUR – EVALUATE, NO HOLD Reason NO TIME
Intake condition EXAM REQ Intake Date 09/15/2017, From NY 11367, DueOut Date 09/15/2017,

Medical Behavior Evaluation YELLOW
Medical Summary  Estimated age: 10-12 years Microchip noted on Intake? negative History : o/s Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior – Tolerated medical handling until the oral exam then lunged and tried to bite. Was muzzled for the rest of the exam Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = wnl R = eupneic BCS 4/9 EENT: OD has thick mucoid d/c and crusts around eye with blepharospasm with large corneal ulcer and injected sclera, pigmented sclera ou, OS no d/c with nuclear sclerosis ou, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: limited oral exam due to behavior, severe dental disease with prognathism PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: Grade 6/6 HM, NSR, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FI, edematous vulva, no vulvar d/c, no MGTs MSI: Ambulatory x 4, grade 2/4 MPL on the left side, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Grade 6/6 HM Severe dental disease Corneal ulcer OD Geriatric Nuclear sclerosis ou Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC Rec cardiologist consult Fluorescein OD positive-~1cm ulcer in center of cornea Cleaned eyes Trimmed nails Erythromycin OD BID x10d Recheck day 5, 10-stain eye at day 5, 10 Prognosis: Fair to poor-will need longterm management for heart disease SURGERY: permanent waiver due to age and heart murmur
Weight 9.2

PROFILE:

BASIC INFORMATION: Ebony is a small female dog that is possibly 10 years old. Ebony was a gift from a friend. However the owner can no longer care for Ebony due to a busy schedule. Ebony has an injury on one of her eyes.

SOCIALIZATION: Ebony is very slowly to her owner and very affectionate. She is fearful of children of all ages and tense to growl. When strangers come over she keeps her distance and takes a few hours to warm up. She has never interact with cats. She has never lived with dogs but on dog walks she barks & keeps her distance from other dogs.

BEHAVIOR: Ebony has never had a bite history. However she is a bit fearful and tends up when approached quickly. Ebony is house trained and gets walked 2-3 times a day. However for a months she has had accidence in the home. Ebony is fearful and struggle getting baths and attempts to bite when getting her nails trimmed. Ebony is taken to the groomer to have her coat brushed. When the owner is not home Ebony is left free to roam. She has never been crate trained.

FOR NEW FAMILIES TO KNOW: Ebony is described as independent, fearful and aloof. She like to spend time by herself and sometimes she seek attention. She is relaxed being picked up. She loves to sleep on the carpet or her dog bed. Ebony eats a diet of science diet dry food. Ebony is not interested in dog toys. She knowns the command sit and come here. Most of the day she loves to sleep and eat.

BEHAVIOR DURING ITNAKE: Ebony during intake was relaxed and allowed being collard, scanned and photographed.

PLAYGROUP:

Ebony’s previous owner stated that she has never lived with dogs but on dog walks she barks & keeps her distance from other dogs.

9/16 – 9/18: While off leash at the Care Center, Ebony stays to herself and wanders around the pen barking at any dog that comes close to her.

 

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